Comparison of neopterin levels in patients with coronary artery ectasia versus patients with obstructive coronary artery disease
SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.101, no.5, pp.476-479, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 101 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1097/smj.0b013e31815d22f4
- Journal Name: SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.476-479
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objectives: Inflammation has been reported as an important component of vascular aneurysm formation, as found in obstructive vascular disorder. Neopterin is produced by activated macrophages and is thought to represent a marker of immune activation and macrophage activity. The plasma neopterin levels were investigated in coronary artery ectasia (CAE) patients to investigate the role of inflammation.